Sentences

jemmy in a sentence

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Definition

A jemmy is a tool, typically a crowbar or lever, used for prying open doors or windows, especially in burglary.

Sample Sentences

  1. The thief used a jemmy to pry open the back door.
  2. In the heist, the burglars brought a jemmy to gain entry into the safe.
  3. After struggling with the stubborn window, he finally managed to slide the jemmy into the gap.
  4. The police found the jemmy hidden in the bushes near the crime scene.
  5. With a swift motion, she slipped the jemmy into her pocket, ready for their next job.
  6. The thief used a jemmy to pry open the old wooden door.
  7. In the detective novel, the protagonist skillfully employed a jemmy to escape from the locked room.
  8. After hours of searching, they finally found the jemmy hidden among the tools in the garage.
  9. The burglar's tool kit included a jemmy, which he used to break into several houses.
  10. He learned how to handle a jemmy from his older brother, who had a knack for getting into trouble.

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